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2025

Peter Manness, Farm Management Consultant, MNP @MNP_Ag @PeterManness

Peter Manness, PAg, is a Business Advisor in MNP’s Farm Management Consulting group. Working throughout Manitoba, Peter delivers management consulting services and helps implement solutions on a wide range of issues for primary agricultural producers, agricultural industry organizations and producer groups including Hutterite Colonies.  With over 15 years of industry experience, Peter has firsthand knowledge of agricultural production; he understands the challenges the agriculture sector faces today and can quickly identify opportunities. His services include business and strategic planning, farm financial planning, operational and production reviews, feasibility analysis, farm transition planning and cost of production analysis. Peter works closely with clients to deliver solutions tailored to help them meet their business and personal goals. He takes pride in helping clients solve their operational problems so they can become stronger farm managers and stay competitive and profitable.  Peter was designated a Professional Agrologist (P. Ag) in 2004 after completing a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness at the University of Manitoba. Peter grew up on a mixed farm near Domain, Manitoba.

Laura Schmidt, Production Specialist, Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers @MbPulseGrowers

Laura Schmidt is a Production Specialist with the Manitoba Pulse & Soybean Growers, covering western Manitoba. Laura holds a M.Sc. in Plant Science from the University of Manitoba. She has worked as part of MPSG’s research and production team since 2017. She spends her time scouting soybeans, peas, dry beans and faba beans for emerging pest and production issues, identifying research priorities and providing agronomic advice to farmers.